Category: Nutrition

Image source The festive season is over and it has been a wild ride. At this point it can be difficult to know where to start; your mind is racing, “new fitness programme”, or “new eating regime”. To get back on the health train it is best to make a plan, start it and stick…

Image Source There is always a debate about which spud reigns supreme. Some argue that the white potatoe is better , others fight for the sweet potatoe. Question is do we really know which one is better and why? I recently came across an article on the Health Hub from Cleveland Clinic which outlines the…

Image Source Eating certain foods can trigger gas, distension, bloating, cramping, diarrhoea or constipation. Mahan et al[1] describe these reactions as Irritable Bowel Symptoms (IBS). This can be very uncomfortable for the individual, embarrassing and frustrating. What is causing the problem? Fear not, there is an explanation as to what is causing your stomach such…